Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd

Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager to support the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment works projects in Poole. Dorset. This is a delivery-focused role requiring an individual who is comfortable operating across all aspects of project execution. Working within a lean client-side team, you will play a key role in managing contractors, driving programme performance and ensuring the successful delivery of treatment works schemes from planning through to construction and commissioning. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the UK water sector, extensive NEC4 contract management experience and a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects within live operational environments. The Role As Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager, you will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment works projects through the full project lifecycle. Managing NEC4 contractors, ensuring contractual compliance, programme performance and successful project outcomes. Chairing contractor progress meetings and delivery reviews, holding contractors accountable against agreed milestones. Driving change control processes, assessing and managing the impact of changes on cost, programme and scope. Developing and maintaining project governance arrangements, ensuring clear accountability and effective decision-making. Producing accurate and timely programme reporting for senior stakeholders. Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks and issues, implementing appropriate corrective actions where required. Overseeing project delivery through design, construction, commissioning and handover phases. Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors and operational teams. Supporting wider programme delivery activities as required, contributing across multiple workstreams within a small, collaborative team. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Delivery Manager within the UK water sector. Significant experience delivering water or wastewater treatment works projects. Strong NEC4 contract management experience, including contractor performance management and change control. Demonstrable experience managing project governance, risk management and reporting processes. Experience leading contractor progress meetings and managing delivery within live operational environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. The ability to operate effectively within a lean delivery team and take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities. Desirable Experience Experience delivering AMP7 or AMP8 capital programmes. Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification. Experience working client-side within a regulated utility environment. What's On Offer? Day rate of up to 600 per day (DOE) Opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a major water and wastewater treatment works programme Long-term project pipeline within a critical UK infrastructure environment High level of ownership and responsibility across the full project lifecycle Collaborative, delivery-focused team environment where your contribution will have a direct impact on project success Opportunity to work alongside experienced programme, engineering and construction professionals on high-profile AMP projects within the water sector Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a significant treatment works programme, supporting critical infrastructure improvements within the water sector. You'll be given genuine responsibility, work closely with key stakeholders and have the opportunity to influence project outcomes across a major capital investment programme. If you have experience managing NEC4 contractors, delivering treatment works projects and thrive in a hands-on project delivery environment, we'd be keen to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh, . If your background aligns with water infrastructure delivery and NEC4 contract management, we encourage you to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Project Manager - Wastewater Capital Delivery Contract: 12 Months+ Location: Somerset / Hybrid Working Rate: 500 - 550 per day The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of wastewater capital schemes across Somerset. Working within a major capital investment programme, you will take ownership of projects ranging from 5m to 15m , managing schemes from the development and design phase through construction, commissioning and final handover. This role will see you working closely with internal delivery functions, engineering consultants and capital delivery partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, budget and regulatory requirements. What You'll Do Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing the successful delivery of wastewater capital projects valued between 5m and 15m. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including internal engineering, operational, commercial and construction functions. Managing external consultants, designers and technical advisors throughout the project lifecycle. Overseeing all project phases from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover. Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and opportunities to ensure successful delivery outcomes. Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, governance procedures and health and safety legislation. Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Planners and delivery partners to monitor project performance and key milestones. Leading project reporting activities, providing updates on progress, costs, risks and delivery objectives. Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and local authorities. Identifying and mitigating project risks at the earliest opportunity to minimise programme and cost impacts. Reviewing consultant deliverables and challenging technical proposals to ensure quality, value and deliverability. What You'll Need Proven experience delivering wastewater, water or utility infrastructure projects. Experience managing capital projects valued between 5m and 15m. Strong experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Knowledge of project controls, programme management, budget management and risk management processes. Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience Previous experience within a regulated water utility or capital delivery environment. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification. Knowledge of wastewater treatment, networks or clean water infrastructure projects. What's on Offer 500 - 550 per day (DOE) Long-term contract opportunity. Hybrid working arrangement across Somerset. Exposure to a significant wastewater capital investment programme. Opportunity to manage complex infrastructure projects with values up to 15m. Immediate project ownership and responsibility. If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in wastewater or infrastructure capital delivery and are interested in hearing more, please apply below or contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh, for a confidential discussion.